Abstract: A protective carrier for golf bags and golf clubs comprising a tapered, tubular shaped, rigid container having hinged clam shell halves permitting the container to be opened and closed, and a lock and latches to secure the halves. A longitudinal reinforced slot is provided in the container wall to allow the extension of a golf bag handle and golf bag strap through the container to permit carrying of the container and a golf bag therein. A latch strap across the slot prevents the golf bag strap and handle from becoming inaccessible by receding into the interior of the container. Reinforcement ribs can be provided around the slot. The carrier has closed ends formed of hemispherical sections. Supporting ribs can extend longitudinally along the interior of the carrier, or can be arcuate shaped and extended transversely along the interior of the carrier. An alternative embodiment comprises a solid conical shaped slotted tube with an openable plug end and a permanently closed end.